* The first M3 was based on the E30 series that was commercialized in 1986, and since then each Series 3 had its M version. At the end of 2007 the M3 E92 was launched, with an estimated power of 420 hp.

Since the E30 BMW has been increasing horses and cylinders from the four in line to the E92 which is a V8. BMW M GmbH announced in 2013 the end of production of the M3 Coupé and stated that its successor will be the BMW M4. Currently the M3 is sold as sedan and the M4 as a coupe, like the series 3 and 4.